Operations Manager

Description:

Seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop a UK-based operational function. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-performing operations across multiple departments. With direct responsibility for approximately 30–35 staff.

The successful candidate will bring a fresh perspective, strong leadership capability, and a track record of improving operational performance within structured and regulated environments.

This position is accountable for the end-to-end oversight of UK operations. The role focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and delivering consistent performance through structured processes and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with senior leadership to help shape the operational strategy, while also ensuring day-to-day execution meets business and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction across all operational departments, including production, warehousing, inventory control, procurement, and quality functions

Lead and coach a team of departmental managers, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture

Oversee daily operational activity to ensure output, service levels, and quality expectations are consistently achieved

Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and growth targets

Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, and cost control while maintaining high standards

Ensure supply chain robustness, with particular focus on material availability and supplier performance

Work cross-functionally with commercial teams to align demand forecasts with operational capacity and supply planning

Establish and track performance using data-driven metrics, including the implementation of digital KPI dashboards

Identify and implement process improvements using lean or continuous improvement methodologies

Manage operational budgets, capacity planning, and resource allocation

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders, both internally and externally

Collaborate with international locations to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing across the wider business

Experience:

Proven experience in an operational leadership role within a manufacturing, engineering, or similarly structured environment

Strong leadership and people management capability

Exposure to supply chain, procurement, or materials planning is highly desirable

Solid understanding of operational best practice, including process optimisation and continuous improvement approaches

Experience working within a regulated industry is advantageous

Demonstrated success in delivering measurable operational improvements

Experience implementing/managing performance tracking systems and KPIs

If you are an experienced Operations Leader who wants to shape operational strategy, drive improvements and work closely with senior leadership team, then please apply for immediate consideration